City dairies to close over sanitation failures say official
Commissioner Crichton pledged immediate action against dairies not sanitary, citing infected cows and filthy conditions near Ottini Ver road and Michigan. Government expert Clarence B Lane backed the crackdown, with Vanderveer criticizing inspectors and noting ongoing cases against the milk trust as Navy Yard Route Steamer schedules show departures at 6:30, 1:30 and 4 p.m.
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Clarence B Lane
Phil Vv
von Puhl
Crichton
Cfty i
Ottini &Ver Road
Michigan
Aetty Ordi
Superfluous Hair and the Echoes of Past Ideals
A fragmented note recalls the ornate figures and bright fits of historical attire. The text hints at social judgments and fashion as markers of status, reflecting on how past tastes shape present memory.
Inspector Qualifications Stir Dairy Sanitation Debate
A local official argued for stricter dairy inspector qualifications citing the need for formal dairy education. He criticized Woodcock and urged investigation into his performance, noting recent dairy cleanups were undone and feeding practices questioned, with calls for accountability from Mayor Miller and Health Commissioner Crichton.
Highwayman Threatens Woman and Baby in Home Invasion
A bandit stormed into Mrs. Madden's home near South and Snoqualmie at about 10 o clock demanding money. He pressed a pistol to her baby’s head and rifled rooms, taking only $15 before fleeing, leaving the mother terrified and calling police the next morning.
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John Madden
Siothav
South
Snoqualmie
Theaven
Rainier Valley Improvement Meeting Plans Lantern Slides
Rainier Valley Improvement association convenes this evening in Columbia City town hall. Prof. Samuel C. Lancaster appears with lantern slides while Seventh Ward councilman T P Revelle speaks on paving Rainier Avenue.
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Rainier
Big contest arranged for May clash in Portland
Mattling Nelson arrives for a big Diggeet contest organized by Twin City Athletic Club. He will face Rich Sealer or Dick Cullen on Decoration Day in a 20 round match at the arena, with Beeler arranging preliminaries and trains running to the venue. Nelson arrives this afternoon and departs tonight for Seattle.
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Mattling Nelson
Beattle
Johnnie Reid
Quebeen
Mr. Reid
Horan Matting
Nelé
Rich Sealer
Dick Cullen
Beeler
Cullen
Seattle
Neloun
Twin City Athletic Club
Attel
Nelcom
Portland
Seithe
City Hall decoration debate as battleship fleet nears
City officials weigh decorating the hall to honor the arriving fleet. Mayor Miller and aides discuss whether to beautify the building or preserve its plain look while budget concerns and a potential 7,000 appropriation loom. Secretary Slattery pushes to secure funds, possibly from Council finance chair Sawyer.
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Miller
Carroll
F. W. Grant
Jack Slattery
Slattery
Beiste
Sawyer
Council Finance Committee
Hopeliss
Y. M. C. A. Assists Emma Goldman in Portland
Emma Goldman, labeled as the high priestess of anarchists, faced venue refusals for a lecture series in Portland. After a venue pullout, the local YMC A offered its auditorium, saving the plan and enabling the talk to proceed.
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Portland
Ore
Young Men's Christian Association
Emma Goldman
Miss Goldman
High School Students Get Free Game at Hall's Sporting Goods
First high school boy or girl to call at Hall's Sporting Goods, 1111 Firetav, will receive a free $1.25 game of Diable Reugy.
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Hall
Sporting Goods
Firetav
Royal homecoming for Countess Meechenyi in Hungary
Tenants of the Szechenyi estates welcomed Countess Meechenyi on her return to Hungary near Onmosoe. Crowds gathered as the carriage passed, flowers flew, and locals blocked progress. The count introduced his bride in Hungarian and the couple toured the estates in a Victoria after visiting the Castle of Ormoroe.
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Count Szechenyi
Budapest
Meechenyi
Onmosoe
Veeta
Etreete
Castle
Ormoroe
Coenlors
Peasatte
Howehold
Funeral Services Planned For Several Local Residents
The schedule lists Mrs Julia Akstrom at Johnson Hamilton Undertaking parlor Wednesday at 2. John Hirth will be cared for at Butterworth Sons chapel also Wednesday at 2 with burial at Mt Pleasant cemetery. Mrs Alice A Hickson 48 will be honored at Mount Pleasant Crematory chapel tomorrow at 1 p m. She died at her sister Mrs M W Athingsons home 215 N Gatet.
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Julia Akstrom
Johnson @ Hamilton Undertaking company
John Hirth
Butterworth & Sons
Mr. Pleasant Cenetery
Alice A. Hickson
Mount Pleasant
Mra. Hickson
Mra
M. Wt. Athingson
N. Gatet
Local Obituaries and Deaths Reported for May Dates
The notice lists multiple deaths in the city with ages and dates: Julia Aletram 29 May 17, John Hirth 60 May 18, Emma V. Taylor 4 May 14, Roy A. Merrill 32 May 18, Carson M. Johnson 70 May 17, Ambrose O. Ward 4% May 17 in Superior Wisconsin, typhoid fever, son of William and Mrs Ward at 619 22nd Avenue. The body is at Bonney-Watson parlors. Queen City lodge No. 10 K P is noted for John Hirth.
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Julia Aletram
John Hirth
Queen City Lodge No. 10
K. P
Emma V. Taylor
Bonney- Watson Company
Roy A. Merrill
Carson M. Johnson
Thie City
Ambrose O. Ward
Superior
Wis
William Ward
Northwest Mining Convention Planned in Seattle
A general invitation calls Northwest, Alaska, and western provinces to Seattle on May 25 to 27 for a conference on mining industry needs and proposed legislation. Notable figures from across the nation will speak on vital topics as the group plans to form the Northwest Branch of the American Mining Congress and pursue safeguarding legislation for operators and investors.
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Northwest
Alaska
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
British Columbia
Northwest Territory
Seattle
Northwrat
American Mining Congress
Purcell Admits Marriage in Ireland in Suit for Damages
Patrick F. Purcell admits he was married in October 1896 in Ireland. In a Boston filing against Mary A. Purcell for 75000 dollars, he denies all other allegations. Mrs. Purcell claims Purcell married in Ireland under the name Moses and vowed divorce to remarry her, but only the first steps were fulfilled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick F. Purcell
Mary A. Purcell
Purcell
Boston
Moses
Ireland
Woman's Teeth Identified By Dentist In Gunness Case
Porre Indiana May 1. Any that might have existed as Mrs Belle Gunness was dead after a fire at the so called murder farm destroyed the place. The gold teeth known to have been in her mouth were found in the ruin and identified by Dr L N Norton her dentist. Prosecutor Smith is convinced the woman is dead. Efforts will be made to indict Ray Lamphere in the death of Gunness and her children. Autopsies identified Jeanie Olsen and one other female among seven unidentified victims. Greening’s tale links to Jennie Olsen night at Gunness’s farm. The graves and identifications renew questions about Gunness’s victims and possible further murders. Navy yarn route Monticello sails at 6:30 and 2:30 am.
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Porte
Ind
Evere Belle Gunness
LN. Norton
Guiness
Smith
Ray Lamphere
Mack
Mia
Ganness
Email Greenly
Oklahoma City
Okla
Gunness
Greenig
Jennie Olsen
Ole Budsberg
Iola
Wis
Jennie Ol*een
Budeberg
Mea Gueness
Jennie Oleen
Ray
J. G. Ramden
Fred, N. D
Walf
Joe Moe
Elbow
Minn
Thondhjiem
Norway
Bryndhild Poulédatter
Belle Gun
la Porte
America
Selhe
Sethe
Mra Fello Gunness
Otway
Ruef Case Heads To Jury Tonight In San Francisco
In San Francisco on May 19 the Ruef graft trial nears conclusion as Judge Dooling prepares jury instructions. The court will decide if Gallagher Wilson Coleman and other supervisors are accomplices, a ruling that could topple the prosecution’s evidence if found to lack corroboration.
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United Press
Ban Francisco
Dooling
Alaska Democratic Territorial Convention Rumors Outline Delegates
May 18 in Juneau Alaska the democratic territorial convention debates platform reports and delegate selections. Robert Jennings appears the likely congressional delegate with Nashville reports he will accept. Delegates from First Second and Third districts to Denver are arranged with Bryan support and local faction changes noted.
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Juneau
Alaska
A. P. Swineford
Cale
Mellen Te
Robert Jennings
Congress
Nashville
Tenn
Jen
James McCloskey
Stanley
Nome
Ronan
Fairbanks
Judge Ostrander
Valdez
Denver
Bryan
Second trial opens in bombastic Snell letters case
Bloomington dispatch reports the second trial of Col Thomas Snell the eccentric millionaire. His son was cut off with 32 and the heated suit centers on letters alleged to be written by Mrs Guell to influence the elder man. Prosecutors expect a flood of famous letters from married women in high circles to be admitted as evidence.
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United Press
Major Atlantic fleet supplies readied at Puget Sound yard
General Morekeeper Spear orders about 1,000,000 dollars in provisions for the Atlantic fleet at Puget Sound. Stores include 600000 pounds flour 290000 sugar 72000 pounds letters and 80000 pounds coffee to last three months. Navy ships Colorado and Pennsylvania to return June 15 for fire control work. Navajo tug to assist. Chief Gunner Hans Johnsen reassigned east.
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Premerton
Morekeeper Spear
Puget Sound
Northwest
San Francisco
Colorado
Pennsylvania
Navajo
Mare Island
Pawtucket
Sotoyama
Hans Johnsen
Atlantic
East
Kingman Fined for Assault in Rainier Beach Case
Justice of the Peace R R George fined N B Kingman of Rainier Beach fifty dollars yesterday afternoon for assaulting W A Hicks a seven year old. Kingman allegedly knocked the elderly man down and beat him after an argument over a dairy sale commission. Hicks remained in critical condition for several days.
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Justice of the Peace
R. R. George
N. B. Kingman
Rainier Beach
W. A. Hicks
Kingman
Hieck
Lodging House Raid Yields Fines for Five In Tow
Judge Gordon fined waiter William Highgate $50 and Elvin Goutiff Jennie Ward May Kinsey and Mabel White $20 each after a raid on the Kennebec lodging house at Fifth avenue yesterday afternoon. Patrolmen Donlan and Hardin led the operation on Sunday night.
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John B. Gordon
William Highgate
Elvin Goutiff
Jennie Ward
May Kinsey
Mabel White
Kennebec
William Donlan
Henry Hardin
Mount Scott car wreck thwarted by ties attempt
A Portland detective reports a fiendish act late Monday night aimed at wrecking a suburban Mount Scott car and robbing its passengers. The assailant placed several ties across the tracks, causing tension and danger as the train approached, though no injuries are described in the fragment.
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United Press
Portland
Ore
Mount Scott
Boats Sail to Meet the Atlantic Fleet
The fast steamers Telegraph Athion and Tourist depart Pier 11 at the foot of Yesler Way on May 23 1908 at 1 pm. Tickets are limited and on sale at Pier 2. A lifetime sight. Buy tickets now.
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Pier 11
Yesler Way
City funds in closed bank allegheny national
Cashier held to grand jury after city funds were found missing from a closed bank named Allegheny National. Officials say inquiry continues into the handling of municipal accounts and potential misappropriation. Police and prosecutors pursue further records and witness accounts.
Conductor Prevents Wreck With Air Brakes
Conductor Piranto on the midnight Owl outbound car spotted a trap and used the air brakes just in time to avert a wreck. The car was filled with theatre goers at the moment of discovery.
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Strooke
Piranto
Murder by ruffians shocks Chicago guardian
Frank Knight died after defending a woman from vandals on a south side street. He struck a Greek offender, then fled under a viaduct, where the attacker stabbed him as he boarded a car. The woman eyewitnessed the deadly assault and the assailants fled.
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United Press
Chicago
Frank Knight
Gr Raffians
Knight
Pittsburg Faces Bond Issue Over Bank Collapse
Pittsburg officials confront possible bond issuance after Allegheny National Bank closure. City and state funds totaling about 2 million are tied up in the bank, with cashier Montgomery under grand jury scrutiny. Shortage estimated near two million, while 500 thousand in state funds are secured by bonding firms.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny National Bank
Montgomery
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